DDr. Anna Ehrlich
	Anna Ehrlich is a wellknown historian and author of books about Vienna's and Austria's culture and the Habsburg dinasty ("Sceptre and Rose" = a novel about Emperor Rudolph II), "On the Traces of Josephine Mutzenbacher" (including Court Scandals and Vienna's History of Prostitution), "Witchcraft, Murder, Hangmen" (History of Death Penalty in Austria from the very beginning until 1968), "Surgeons, Physicians, Charlatans - Medicine in Austria". She has worked out a lot of thrilling tours for you, all of them can be booked as private tours by individuals, groups and school-classes. More informations you will find on her site www.vienna-tours.at. Please contact her by mail: office@wienfuehrung.at
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DDr. Anna Ehrlich Tours:

Young Hitler in Vienna Vienna about 1900 was a city full of arts, music and diverse political opinions. Old Franz Joseph still ruled here over the multicultural population of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Young Hitler moved to the capital in February 1908 to attend the Academy of Fine Arts in the meaning to become a famous artist very soon, but he failed the admission test twice. Learn about his lifestyle and all the ideas he picked up in the following years: racism, nationalism and anti-Semitism as well as socialism and conservativism – all that he later built together to his strange philosophy in “Mein Kampf”. 1., Schillerplatz center, Monument

Walking through Old Vienna – get acquainted with the soul of the City The most beautiful spots of the old parts of the city. Stories and legends which enable an amusing insight. Vienna at its best: the multicultural tradition of the city. In a humorous way you will be informed about the roots and the mentality of the Viennese. Old Vienna is revived - a city populated by musicians, students, Jews and monks, victorious against the sieges of theTurks and surviving the menaces of the plague. Although you might think to have covered quite a distance on your walk you will find yourself almost at the same spot where you started - the paths are tortuous. Just like on a string of pearls you will discover the most attractive picture postcard sights along your way. Hear about the manifold denominations in our city which live and practice peacefully in close vicinity to each other. The tour will make you acquainted not only with the historical developement of one of the most glorious cities of the past, but also with the charm of this mixture of a population which has preserved its 'Gemuetlichkeit' up to the present day. Attention: The regular tours are given in German. The tour can be booked as private tour in English and other languages.

From Empire to Reich From Holy Empire to Reich: on-the-spot report. Find the scenes of Vienna's history from Napoleon's capture to Adolf Hitler's 'Anschluss'. Learn about Metternich and the Congress of Vienna. Get an impression of the revolution 1848, its reasons, scenes and leading personalities. Hear about the end of the Austo-Hungarian Monarchy, the problems of the young republic and how Austira became a part of the Third Reich. Did you know that Hitler planned to rebuild the entire city? See what still remains.     08.09(16:30 Uhr), 15.09(16:30 Uhr), 22.09(16:30 Uhr), 29.09(16:30 Uhr),

On the Traces of Joseph Haydn Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809) spent almost twenty years of his life in Vienna. Here, he started his musical career as a choir boy at St. Stephen’s Cathedral (in which he also got married); here, he established himself as an artist; and here, he returned after his work for the Esterházy family. In Vienna, he created such masterpieces as “The Creation” and the Imperial Anthem and enjoyed his world renown; here, he died in his old age and found his first resting place – Joseph Haydn, the most famous composer of his time. Walk in the footsteps of Joseph Haydn in Vienna and get an overview of his life and genius. 1., Michaelerplatz Center, Excavations

Barbers, Physicians, Quack-Doctors History of Medicine Part I: The subject of the walking tour is the history of the old medical science in Vienna Language: German. Available as private tour in English, French, Italian and Spanish. The book (in German) by Anna Ehrlich on the above subject as well as the guided walking tour are dealing with health, fear of life, illness and hope for healing, doctors and non-medical practitioners and their therapies, religious faith in God and the consequences of the period of Enlightment. You will be informed about methods of treatment for common people, the cures of orthodox medicine and quackery. Up to the 19th century doctors and patients were almost helpless when confronted with illness or injuries irrespective of academically trained healers or non-medical practitioners. The situation changed with modern achievements in medicine such as antibiotics, narcosis and aseptics. It had been a long way to go. Follow us on this road and learn about an aspect of Vienna’s history which so far has been reprehensibly neglected.

Karl Lueger & Gustav Mahler - the antipodes of Vienna's Society The actuel city walk of Wienfuehrung is dedicated to Gustav Mahler on the occasion of his 150th anniversary and to Karl Lueger whose 100. day of death we`re remembering. Their characters were entirely different. First we speak about Mahler`s vocation for his music career and his artistic creations at the Viennese Opera, next his way led him to the The Secession, where Mahler was close obliged to the members. He studied at the Konservatorium of the Wiener Musikfreunde, which was situated in the house of the Musikverein. Born as juif, he married Alma Schindler in St. Charles Church in the year 1902, but before he was converted to the catholic religion. It happened in that church where Karl Lueger was baptized in the year 1844. His Saint`s day was Charles Borromäus. His birthday place was close to this church: The School of Engineering, founded by Emperor Franz I. Lueger started to use the antisemitc atmosphere for his own political interests and in that way he became major of Vienna. In that function he took care for the expansion of the city`s infrastructure like as the electrification of the tramway (or streetcar systems), the expansion of gas and light factories, the regualtion of the river Wien and others flowing through the city, and above all he tried hard to supply the town and its inhabitants with good drinking water. The city walk will end in front of the HIgh Water Fountain. 1., Albertinaplatz, center, Monument against War and Fascism    04.09(10:30 Uhr), 11.09(10:30 Uhr), 18.09(10:30 Uhr), 25.09(10:30 Uhr), 02.10(10:30 Uhr), 09.10(10:30 Uhr), 16.10(10:30 Uhr), 23.10(10:30 Uhr), 30.10(10:30 Uhr),

Eros and the Habsburgs - Court Scandals Topic: Unknown and notarious scandals and lovestories of the Imperial family are told on a walk in the Hofburg area and the close vicinity. Not suitable for children under the age of 14. The Habsburg dynasty - on the one hand focus of admiration and most noteworthy attention, on the other without a substantial mission fenced into a golden cage with hardly any personal liberties. Still, even the Habsburgs were men and women with quite ordinary demands and desires. There were but few who were able to fulfill their pretensions. In general they were not permitted to follow their hearts but to yield to what the head of the family expected them to do. Even the Emperor and the Empress had to submit to the laws of the house. Nothing happened at the court which did not become known within 24 hours in Vienna. Gossip followed them wherever they went - be it Crown Prince Rudolph and his love affairs (with Mary Vetsera and other beauties), Archduke Ludwig Victor and his male lovers or the illegitimate children of Empress Marie Louse (the wife of Napoleon) - they were a continuous source for tittle-tattle. Not even Maria Theresia was spared. Her nuptial life and Francis Stephen' s procreative capacity were a permanent subject of discussion.   This copyrighted tour is given in German, but can be booked as private tour by individuals and groups in German, English, French, Italian.mail to office@wienfuehrung.at

The Secrets of the Imperial Palace History of the various buildings and stories about its residents. The buildings of the Hofburg include more than 2.600 rooms. In the course of history the residential area was continuously enlarged, each ruler left his or her traces. To understand the complex layout of today a comparison with old pictures is essential. The original castle was built as a stronghold. However, the architecture is predominantly Baroque or neo-classical and since the Baroque period the main purpose of the buldings was one of representation. The Hofburg was winter residence and seat of government and still is a governmental building containing many offices of the civil service. Our Federal President resides in the former apartements of Maria Theresia and her son Joseph II. A number of museums and the National Library are located in the Hofburg. The world famous Vienna Boys' Choir and the Lippizaners belong to the 'living' inventory. On several occasions fires menaced the Hofburg, the last one in 1992. Traces are still visible. The Lipizzaners also were in great danger. Information is given on running new discoveries of old secrets within the area of the Burg. At the moment an old chapel is going to be excavated.   the tour is given in German, but is available for groups and individuals as private tour

Love Affairs and Immorality "Josefine Mutzenbacher, a historic review on the morals of Vienna." A humorous walk through the old city with many pictures. Not suitable for children under 14. Josefine Mutzenbacher was a Viennese prostitute in the second half of the 19th century who most succesfully made her way up by love and lust. Her 'memoirs' were written in the old Cafe Griensteidl by Felix Salten (author of worldfamous "Bambi") and are still on the list of bestsellers in the field of erotic literature. The erotic history of Vienna is composed of many short stories. This city, which has seen conquerors from all corners of the world, has taught people the important lesson how to survive: “Just don’t attract other people’s attention!” People have learned to enjoy taking little breaks between disasters and to forget their worries over wine, women and song: “Happy are those who forget things that can no longer be changed!” The tour creates a link among bathing servants from the Middle Ages and pretty street walkers, corner beauties strolling along the avenue “Graben” and chamber maids from the baroque period, the “sweet girl” and the vamp from around 1900. After 2 hours the tour ends in Baeckerstraße, a famous meeting point, then and now. Michaelerplatz Mitte/Kohlmarktseite  This copyrighted tour is given in German, but is available for groups and individuals as private tour, mail to office@wienfuehrung.at

Murder, Witchcraft, Hangmen - Justitia Viennensis History of Criminal Justice. A Walk through the Old City with Pictures. For school-classes an easier version is offered. The Monument against War and Fascism drastically demonstrates that there were times when justice has been in service of injustice. The next stop on the tour is Lobkowitzplatz as a former place of execution - a Viennese mayor was beheaded there. For the Augustinian monks in their nearby monastery this was most disturbing. Passing the house of a mass murderess you arrive at a square where a pillory once stood. To be put in the pillory was one of the public penalties as well as a popular spectacle for the local population. The hangman was resident in Rauhensteingasse where prisoners on remand were tortured. Now you follow the 'path of the poor sinners' until the spire of St.Stephan's cathedral comes in sight. A little later you arrive at the square where the former court house was situated. At the site of the present fountain executions took place on the gallows. In 1421 the jews of Vienna fell prey to arbitrary justice. A strange relief tells the story of this appaling event of Judenplatz. The tour continues past the witch house and ends at the Platz Am Hof the site of mass executions, tournaments and court festivities. Reminiscences of the last Imperial hangman will conclude two hours of crime, horror and justice.   This copyrighted tour is given in German only, but is available in English, French and Italian for groups and individuals, please contact me.

Gay Vienna - 2 hrs orientation tour   Ever since mankind exists, being gay often leads to misunderstandings, prejudices and suffering. This tour focuses on the most comic and tragic histories about homosexuals in Vienna as well as on their present day's situation and problems. As a bonus, you get useful tips about today's gay life and nightlife along with information material on gay events and meeting points. 1., Hoher Markt (fountain)  Duration: 2 hours.

From Plague Hospitals to Modern Clinics This tour is a supplement of Part I and covers the period of medical history from Emperor Joseph II onwards. He was the founder of the Old General Hospital in the 9th district, traditional location of “hospitals” in the old sense, cemetaries and clinics. Hear about famous doctors of the Vienna Medical School such as Brambilla, Billroth and Semmelweis and the problems of being a patient in days gone by. We also will introduce you to the treatment of psychological diseases up to Freud’s psychoanalysis. We will, however, not leave out a development which resulted in dreadful pratices: the criminal misure of medical science and its gradual yet slow verification. Meanwhile Austria has brought forth a number of doctors of international reputation.   Private tours only.